The Supreme Court of Kenya has directed Opposition leader Raila Odinga to submit a written submission supporting his petition by 1 pm on Friday, August 25th.

Speaking on Monday, Chief Justice David Maragainstructed Mr Odinga to file the submission to explain why his petition challenging the re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta should proceed.

The respondents in the petition, President Uhuru Kenyatta, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), and its Chairman Wafula Chebukati have also been ordered to present their submissions on the same day by 7 pm explaining why NASA’s petition should be thrown out.

“Should petitioners wish to file a rejoinder to the respondent’s written submissions, they should file and serve the same by 9 am on August 26 (Saturday),” the Chief Justice added.